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FN58 EJA

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,296 mi
Last recorded153,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 EJA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 153,296 miles

handbrake low reserve

Pass 26 Jan 2025 149,874 miles

Offside Rear parking brake lower then other side

Pass 19 Jan 2024 145,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 222,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 131,184 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,934 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 128,934 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,420 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 126,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 126,183 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,653 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,501 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 950,095 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 950,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 87,404 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 77,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,091 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2012 51,613 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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FN58 EJA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN58 EJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN58 EJA registered?

FN58 EJA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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The MOT history for FN58 EJA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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